GTA IV Realistic Snowfalls Mod v2.5 Photorealistic Edition
(By Flash)


(video : https://www.youtube.com/user/joe41501/playlists)

(my website: http://www.meteostorm.fr)


Description

This mod replaces the rain of GTAIV by very realistic snowfalls.
(v2.5) ---> This update concerns the size, the moving speed AND the density of the snow. Now the improvements are so reworked that we can speak of photorealism for snowfalls.
For "extra sunny/sunny/sunny-windy/cloudy" weather, timecyc settings come from "Weather Eye IV" (made by boxmonster), download link below.
For "rain/drizzle/fog/lightnings", I make a very realistic snow weather directly inspired by true NY picture under snowfalls (with realistic colours for day and night).
The sound of rain and thunder has been deleted, like during real snow weather.
Then I included some surprise in "options" file (new snowy map, snowmobiles with cool handling...) !!

It's more easy to install the mod, now you no longer have to edit with notepad your timecyc.dat or visualsetting.dat with some risks of mistake and bad surprises.


Here is the list of the last changes :

   -(v2.5) photorealism for snow weather
   -snowfalls now are really heavy, wet and VERY strong (v2.5 ---> adjusted)
   -snowflake size has even been adjusted (v2.5) (maximal realism)
   -realistic texture for snowflakes
   -snow falls as fast as in real life (v2.5 ---> adjusted)
   -snow and wind are now really intense and fast in blizzard (v2.5 ---> adjusted)
   -realistic freezing fog effect during snowfalls, and very low visibility in blizzard (v2.5 ---> adjusted)
   -colours are very realistic during daytime, then yellow light and "photorealistic" snowfall atmosphere during night
   -realistic effects without snow (using "Weather Eye IV", download : http://gtaforums.com/topic/455959-weather-eye-iv/)
   -it's now really easy to install the mod
   -(for snow mod v2), the ugly grass effect on snow on ground is now deleted (option)
   -the "rain" sounds have been deleted during snowfalls (option)
   -and some surprises in "option" folder !!!!!!


Warning :
	-you should turn off your ENB (or another graphic mod, if you use it) in snow weather. Don't try to install an ENB mod, or a part of the snowfall mod wont work.
	-if you've a low-end config, the mod could slow down a little bit your game...
	-if you have or are creating a mod which use a part or the entire content of my mods, you could include it in your mod, separately, and only if you put me in credit and put a download link to my mod you use. Thank you.


Before installing

Don't forget to make a backup :
	-"timecyc.dat" C:\Program Files (x86)\Rockstar Games\Grand Theft Auto IV\pc\data
	-the folder C:\Program Files (x86)\Rockstar Games\Grand Theft Auto IV\pc\data\effects
	-"fx_rain.wtd" C:\Program Files (x86)\Rockstar Games\Grand Theft Auto IV\pc\textures
	-"visualSettings.dat" C:\Program Files (x86)\Rockstar Games\Grand Theft Auto IV\common\data
	-"vehicleFx.dat" C:\Program Files (x86)\Rockstar Games\Grand Theft Auto IV\common\data\effects
	-"resident.rpf" C:\Program Files (x86)\Rockstar Games\Grand Theft Auto IV\pc\audio\Sfx

It's STRONGLY recommended to use for a fully realistic atmosphere:
	-Snow Mod 2 (BEFORE installing this mod) (download : http://www.gtagarage.com/mods/show.php?id=5740 )
	-FrozenIV ( http://www.gta4-mods.com/maps/frozen-iv-f20048 )

INSTALLATION :

1/ Firstly, back up all the files listed above in a new folder.
2/ Copy the "common" and "pc" folders from my mod to C:\Program Files (x86)\Rockstar Games\Grand Theft Auto IV
3/ In my archive, open the "options" folder and fallow the instructions

HAVE FUN !!!!!!!!!!!!



İFlash